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Anna Kalinskaya Shocks Tennis World by Defeating World No.1 Swiatek in Dubai

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Qualifier Anna Kalinskaya pulls off a major upset by beating World No.1 Iga Swiatek at the Dubai Championships, securing her spot in the final against Jasmine Paolini.

Anna Kalinskaya has taken the tennis world by storm with her remarkable performance at the Dubai Championships. The Russian qualifier achieved a stunning victory over World No.1 Iga Swiatek, defeating her 6-4, 6-4 in the semifinals. This unexpected win has propelled Kalinskaya into her first WTA 1000 final, where she will face off against Jasmine Paolini in a thrilling championship clash.

Kalinskaya's triumph over Swiatek marks a turning point in her career, as she capitalized on the two biggest wins of her tennis journey to secure a spot in the prestigious final. Her exceptional display of skill and determination has garnered widespread attention and praise from fans and experts alike. The unexpected outcome of the match has left the tennis community in awe of Kalinskaya's talent and resilience.

In a shocking turn of events, the qualifier outplayed the top seed Swiatek, ending the World No.1's seven-match winning streak and denying her a chance at a rare Gulf title double. Kalinskaya's victory has set the stage for an exciting final showdown, where she will aim to continue her impressive run and claim the championship title. Tennis enthusiasts eagerly await the intense battle between Kalinskaya and Paolini, anticipating a thrilling match filled with surprises and suspense.

The Dubai Championships 2024 will be remembered for Kalinskaya's historic performance, as she made her mark by defeating one of the top players in the world. Her journey from qualifier to finalist is a testament to her talent and tenacity on the court. As the tennis world buzzes with excitement over her remarkable feat, Kalinskaya stands poised to leave a lasting impact on the sport, showcasing her potential for future success.

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Iga Swiatek stunned in Dubai by on-fire Anna Kalinskaya, backing ... (Tennis Magazine)

The qualifier is into her first WTA 1000 final on the back of the two biggestwins of her career, booking a championship clash against Jasmine Paolini.

Dubai Championships 2024: Kalinskaya upsets World No. 1 Swiatek ... (Sportstar)

Anna Kalinskaya shocked World No. 1 Iga Swiatek 6-4, 6-4 to reach the final of the Dubai Championships, a WTA 1000 event, on Friday.

World No.1 Iga SWIATEK dumped out by qualifier Anna ... (TennisUpToDate.com)

Anna Kalinskaya achieved a stunning victory over Iga Swiatek, winning 6-4, 6-4 at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. The Russian player decoded her ...

By the numbers: Kalinskaya snaps Swiatek's streak to reach Dubai final (WTA Tennis)

Qualifier Anna Kalinskaya stunned World No.1 Iga Swiatek in Friday's semifinals of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, 6-4, 6-4, snapping the World No.1's seven-match winning streak and advancing to her first Hologic WTA Tour-level singles final. The ...

Russian qualifier Kalinskaya stuns top seed Swiatek in Dubai to ... (Tennis Majors)

Anna Kalinskaya beat Iga Swiatek 6-4, 6-4 on Friday evening. She'll face Italian Jasmine Paolini for the title…

"Knew Iga Swiatek couldn't be good, they handing her wins": Fans ... (Sportskeeda)

Iga Swiatek and Anna Kalinskaya are set to face off in the Dubai Tennis Championships semifinals tonight.

Iga Swiatek again denied Middle East double after shock defeat in ... (The National)

Top seed stunned in straight sets by world No 40 Anna Kalinskaya, who will face Jasmine Paolini in Saturday's final.

Kalinskaya snaps Swiatek streak to reach Dubai final (FRANCE 24)

Anna Kalinskaya snapped Iga Swiatek's seven-match winning streak and ended the world number one's bid for a rare Gulf title double with a commanding 6-4, ...

No. 1 Swiatek loses to Kalinskaya in Dubai semifinals; Paolini ... (NBC Sports - Misc.)

Iga Swiatek was upset by qualifier Anna Kalinskaya in the semifinals of the Dubai Championships after the world No. 1 squandered an early lead.

Iga Swiatek stunned by Anna Kalinskaya in Dubai Duty Free Tennis ... (Sky Sports)

Qualifier Anna Kalinskaya scores her biggest win in career by beating world No 1 Swiatek to set up a Dubai final date with Jasmine Paolini on Saturday; ...

Iga Swiatek knocked out by qualifier Anna Kalinskaya in Dubai semi ... (The Guardian)

Anna Kalinskaya followed up her win over Coco Gauff with another big scalp, defeating Iga Swiatek 6-4, 6-4 to set up a final against Jasmine Paolini.

No. 1 Swiatek loses to Kalinskaya in Dubai semifinals. Paolini ... (USA TODAY)

Iga Swiatek has been upset by qualifier Anna Kalinskaya 6-4, 6-4 in the semifinals of the Dubai Championships.

No. 1 Swiatek stunned by Kalinskaya in Dubai semifinals. Paolini ... (The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Iga Swiatek has been upset by qualifier Anna Kalinskaya 6-4, 6-4 in the semifinals of the Dubai Championships.

By the numbers: Kalinskaya snaps Swiatek's win streak to reach ... (WTA Tennis)

Qualifier Anna Kalinskaya stunned World No.1 Iga Swiatek in the semifinals of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships to reach the first Hologic WTA ...

Kalinskaya shocks Swiatek in Dubai to book final with Paolini (Reuters)

Russian qualifier Anna Kalinskaya continued her giant-killing run at the Dubai Tennis Championships by stunning world number one Iga Swiatek 6-4 6-4 on ...

Kalinskaya upsets Swiatek, will meet Paolini in Dubai final - ESPN (ESPN)

Anna Kalinskaya upset No. 1 Iga Swiatek on Friday to reach the Dubai Championships final where she'll take on Italy's Jasmine Paolini.

Kalinskaya snaps Swiatek streak to set up Dubai final against ... (SuperSport)

Anna Kalinskaya snapped Iga Swiatek's seven-match winning streak and ended the world No 1's bid for a rare Gulf title double with a commanding 6-4, ...

No. 1 Iga Swiatek stunned by qualifier Anna Kalinskaya in Dubai ... (Tennis Magazine)

Swiatek was up 4-2 when Kalinskaya rattled off four straight games to take the first set en route to her third consecutive victory over a Top 10 opponent.

'Out of power' Iga Swiatek stunned by Anna Kalinskaya in Dubai (The Straits Times)

Kalinskaya snapped Swiatek's seven-match winning streak and ended the world No. 1's bid for a rare Doha-Dubai title double. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Russia, Dubai, Ukraine: Everything you've always wanted to know ... (Tennis Majors)

Who is Anna Kalinskaya? Anna Kalinskaya is a Russian tennis player. She reached her first WTA final in the Dubai Open in 2024, as a qualifier, ...

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